Egyptian Health Minister Khalid Abdel Ghaffar led a meeting on Saturday, November 7, 2026, to discuss the acceleration of the comprehensive health insurance system implementation across various governorates. The meeting was attended by Ahmed Saad Al-Shazly, advisor to the President for financial affairs, representatives from the Ministries of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, the Health Care Authority, and other relevant parties. This meeting aims to implement the recommendations from the "Egypt 2026" forum.
The discussion focused on the planning, execution, and financial status of the second phase, set to conclude by 2030. Minister Abdel Ghaffar emphasized the importance of adhering to the targeted deadlines for implementation and operation. He stressed the need for continuous coordination among concerned parties to ensure rapid progress and directed that challenges be addressed in collaboration with relevant authorities.
The meeting reviewed the timeline for the second phase, spanning from 2025 to 2030, and the health planning for the targeted governorates, including Minya, North Sinai, Matruh, Kafr El Sheikh, and Damietta. The plan involves assessing health needs and the expected number of beds to be added in each governorate. There was also consideration to include Alexandria in the plan.
Minister Abdel Ghaffar monitored the execution status of hospital projects, family medicine units, and health centers in the second-phase governorates. He directed that the implementation rates of infrastructure work be tracked and that the readiness of facilities be ensured according to approved standards.
The minister also emphasized the importance of equipping health facilities with the necessary medical equipment to ensure they are fully operational before being put into service. He called for continuous follow-up on different aspects of implementation and enhanced coordination among all concerned parties.
Key stakeholders discussed the necessity of aligning with the set timelines and maximizing the efficiency of health services delivery. The comprehensive health insurance system aims to expand healthcare services to citizens and improve their quality.
The Egyptian government is committed to enhancing the health sector, with a focus on implementing the comprehensive health insurance system nationwide. The system is expected to improve healthcare accessibility and quality for Egyptian citizens.
Key points
- The meeting aimed to accelerate the implementation of the comprehensive health insurance system in various governorates.
- The second phase of the system is set to conclude by 2030 and includes several governorates.
- The minister emphasized the importance of adhering to implementation deadlines and coordination among concerned parties.
Reporting sources
- Sawt Al-Umma · Sawt Al-Umma
